Tunisians stage biggest protest in years against President Saied

· Politics · Tunisia

Thousands of Tunisians joined the largest protest against President Kais Saied in years on Saturday, accusing him of undermining democracy and mishandling the economy in a growing challenge to his rule, The Straits Times reported. The demonstration signals mounting public frustration as Tunisia's economy struggles and political freedoms have narrowed since Saied's 2021 power grab. The report did not give an exact turnout figure or detail any government response.

Why it matters：Tunisia was the birthplace of the Arab Spring, and sustained protests there test whether its democratic gains can be reversed without wide backlash.

Key points

  • Thousands joined the largest anti-Saied protest in years.
  • Protesters accuse him of undermining democracy and mishandling the economy.
  • No exact turnout or government response was given.

Sources (original reporting)

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